Quote Originally Posted by Daniel Browning View Post
Only 2293 on the low light ISO score. The D800 has one third stop better performance (2853), despite a 76% higher pixel count. Both are still excellent cameras, of course.
I was comparing the 5DIII to the D700, not the D800

Both are excellent cameras, but there is no question in my mind which I would choose if I was starting fresh. The D800 is better at low iso and high iso, and has higher resolution, and it costs less to boot. I honestly can't see why anyone would go with a 5DIII over a D800 if they weren't already heavily invested in canon equipment (as many 5DIII buyers of course are ). Of course, many who choose the 5DIII know a lot of stuff that I don't.

I got the 5DIII because I can't bear to part with a few lenses (85 f/1.2, 70-200 f/2.8 IS II, 65mm and 100mm IS macros, 135mm f/2 in particular), not because I think it a better camera. Even so, had canon not hit a home run with the 5DIII autofocus (which, as far as I am concerned they did) I don't think I would have stayed with canon.

I agree with those who say that the text part of the DxO review is pretty useless (I couldn't tell from the review that they had ever actually touched the camera). But their data (assuming it is accurate) seems to me extremely useful and interesting.